Upcoming September the Neurophysiology and Experimental Neuroethology Laboratory (LNNE) at the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine – University of São Paulo, will promote the “International Symposium NEWroscience 2018. Looking for Epilepsy Cure Along Centuries and Across Cultures – From Demons and Blessings to Brain Complex Networks and DNA Editing”
To be held in Ribeirão Preto from September 18th to 21st this will also be part of the Celebration of the LNNE’s 30th Anniversary.
We are gathering at the NEWroscience 2018 a quite unique team of Invited Speakers from all continents of the world to discuss challenges and perspectives for epilepsy research, epilepsy, comorbities and psychiatric comorbidities, complex systems, etc.
To enrich the event we strongly encourage the participation of all Clinical and Basic Neuroscientists, Clinical Neurologists, Neuropsychiatrists, Psychologists, Molecular Biologists, Physical Therapists, Physicists, Biomedical Engineers, Plastic Artists, and anybody interested academically, artistically or socially in this challenging and integrative meeting.
The lectures will be published as Review Articles in a Special Issue of Epilepsy & Behavior with the Guest Editorship of Dr. Norberto Garcia-Cairasco, Marcio F. Dutra Moraes and Rodrigo N. Romcy-Pereira and Dr. Steven C. Schachter (Editor in-Chief). Moreover, we strongly encourage the participation of Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Post-Docs and all interested researchers with submission of Abstracts to be presented as Posters. We will have three categories of Abstracts: Epilepsy Abstracts; Neuroscience Abstracts and Neuro-Arts Abstracts.
We are confident that this event will have a strong impact for the progress of Epilepsy Research and Comorbidities by promoting the discussion on how scientists have looked at their object of study over centuries and across cultures. Complex Systems demand complex ways of analysis and although almost impossible to be studied by this optic in the past, the growing computational power and the large amount of data generated over the decades, summed with intriguing minds and a lot of sweat will help us solving the puzzle of the Epilepsies and their Comorbidities.
This year’s event is a great avenue for creative thinking, linking Hard Science and Arts as another way to contribute to the recognized goals of the world epileptologists and the general population: to remove social stigmas taking epilepsy out of the shadows.
ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WE COUNT ON YOUR PARTICIPATION!
Job Posting:
Executive Director, The International Brain Bee (IBB)
The International Brain Bee (IBB) is a non-profit educational organization incorporated in the U.S. The formal establishment of the IBB was made possible through a partnership between the Brain Bee Founder and five founding partner organizations: the American Psychological Association (APA), the Dana Foundation, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). Each of the founding partners has committed seed funding for three years to support the successful implementation of this organizational structure and to facilitate the development of a long-term sustainability plan.
Over the past 20 years, the Brain Bee has grown from a grassroots effort to a successful global educational and outreach initiative. Almost entirely run by volunteers, there are currently approximately 175 local competitions in more than 50 countries, engaging over 50,000 students across six continents every year. The culmination of this program is the international competition held every year in conjunction with major scientific conferences, providing an enriching experience for the participants and those who witness the event.
As the number and success of the Brain Bees around the world have grown, so has the challenge of coordination between the local, national and international activities. To ensure the further development of the Brain Bee and its continued success as a connected global initiative, the IBB is now seeking to hire its first permanent Executive Director. The IBB Board has appointed a Search Committee to identify and recommend a candidate.
The Executive Director will serve as the chief staff executive of the International Brain Bee (IBB).The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and will implement the IBB mission of inspiring and motivating young students to learn more about neuroscience, neurology, psychology, and other brain related professions, and any other related charitable and educational programs and activities, in accordance with the strategic direction and policies established by the IBB Board.
Key Job Functions are listed below. A full position description is available upon request.
Mission and Programming:
Manage the planning, implementation and evaluation of the annual International Brain Bee competition and other Brain Bee activities.
Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs of the IBB to maintain or improve quality.
Proactively develop plans that ensure the IBB is able to continue fulfilling its mission in the future.
Leadership:
Collaborate with the Board in creating a vision and strategic plan to guide the IBB into the future.
Act as a spokesperson for the organization, in consultation with the Chair of the IBB Board.
Advise and report to the Board on all aspects of IBB activities.
Positively represent the IBB to organizations and the public at relevant events and through all communications.
Financial:
Prepare and recommend an annual budget for Board approval.
Develop, implement and maintain sound financial policies, procedures and practices for the IBB.
Develop, recommend and carry out fundraising strategies to support the IBB’s mission.
Operations:
Establish operations at the IBB that meet the expectations of all stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Brain Bee coordinators.
Provide staff support as appropriate for committees and working groups appointed by the Board.
Professional Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to science outreach and education.
8-10 years of experience in a senior management position, preferably in a non-profit setting.
International experience highly desirable.
General familiarity with neuroscience as a discipline.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
Very detail-oriented, with the ability and willingness to be hands-on in a small-staff setting.
Experience in financial management.
Demonstrated prior success at fundraising in a not-for-profit environment.
Experience interacting with a nonprofit or public board of directors preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and strong public-speaking ability.
Outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
Ability to convey a vision of the IBB’s mission and strategy to staff, Board, volunteers, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Ability to elicit and sustain commitment from volunteers around the world in support of the IBB’s global mission.
Initially, the position will be half-time, but is expected to grow to full-time within one year as funding permits. Location is flexible, and the Executive Director may work out of a home office, or other location. Some domestic and international travel is required,
Interested candidates should apply by March 26, 2018, by submitting a resume and cover letter to:
Marty Saggese, Interim Executive Director, IBB; at: msaggese-eicsearch@sfn.org. All applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place by Skype in April 2018. Any questions may be directed to Marty Saggese at the above email address.
É com imensa satisfação e orgulho que comunicamos que a Profa. Dra. Elaine Del-Bel da Universidade de São Paulo-Ribeirão Preto foi eleita a nova presidente da Federation of Latin Amarican and Caribbean Neuroscience Societies (FALAN). A SBNeC manifesta seus votos de sucesso e deseja uma excelente gestão a nossa emérita associada.
abraços neurocientíficos a todos
Anderson Herculano
Presidente da SBNeC
New executive committee of the FALAN
FALAN has a new directive committee FROM MARCH 2018.
PRESIDENT: Elaine Del-Bel Universidade de Sao Paulo-Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirao Preto Departamento de Morfologia Fisiologia e Patologia Básica Ribeirao Preto Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Applied Neurosciences (NAPNA), Sao Paulo Brazil.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Patricia Cassina Departamento de Histología y Embriología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República; Center for Free Radical and Biomedical Research, Facultad de Medicina, Montevideo, Uruguay.
SCIENTIFIC COMITE PRESIDENT: Ana Belén Elgoyen Instituto de Investigaciones en Ingeniería Genética y Biología Molecular “Dr. Héctor N. Torres”; Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INGEBI-CONICET). Instituto de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
SECRETARY: Gloria Patricia Cardona-Gómez Facultad de Medicina – Neurobiología Celular y Molecular Grupo de Neurociencias de Antioquia, Sede de Investigación Universitaria. Universidad de Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.
TREASURER: Paola Haeger Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile.
Prezado Membro da SBNeC,
Foi prorrogado para 2 de março de 2018 o prazo de envio de propostas de atividades para a XLI Reunião Anual da SBNeC.
Link: http://www.sigassociados.com.br/sbnec/proposta/
A XLI Reunião Anual da SBNeC ocorrerá de 22 a 25 de Agosto de 2018 em Santos-SP.
Secretaria SBNeC
Prezado Membro da SBNeC,
Faltam apenas 2 dias para o deadline do envio de propostas de atividades para a XLI Reunião Anual da SBNeC 2018, não deixe para última hora!
Link: http://www.sigassociados.com.br/sbnec/proposta/
A XLI Reunião Anual da SBNeC ocorrerá de 22 a 25 de Agosto de 2018 em Santos-SP.
Abraços Neurocientíficos
Anderson Herculano
Presidente da SBNeC
Prezados Associados,
Lembrando que o deadline para envio de propostas de atividades é 23/02/2018, não deixe para última hora!
Link: http://www.sigassociados.com.
A XLI Reunião Anual da SBNeC ocorrerá de 22 a 25 de Agosto de 2018 em Santos-SP.
Palestrantes confirmados:
Roberto Lent Holds a degree in Medicine from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1972), a master’s degree in Biological Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1973), a PhD in Biological Sciences (Biophysics) from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1978), and post doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1979-82). Full Professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and former director of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (2007-2014). Full member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, president of the Deliberative Council of the Instituto Ciência Hoje and Coordinator of the National Network of Science for Education. Head of the Laboratory of Neuroplasticity of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences. Works in the Morphology area, with emphasis on Neuroembriology, and develops as lines of research: development and plasticity of the cortex and cerebral commissures, quantification of brain structures of different species, and studies of the human cerebral cortex. Also works in Scientific divulgation for adults and children, with published books for both.
Regina M. Sullivan is a Developmental Behavioral Neuroscientist researching the neurobiology of infant attachment to the caregiver to determine the neural mechanisms for the enduring mental health effects of abuse and trauma in early life. Her research has highlighted how the infant brain functions differently from the adult brain, as well as the critical role of the caregiver in modifying how the young brain responds to trauma. She received her doctoral training was with The City University of New York and post-doctoral training at Duke University and The University of California. Dr. Sullivan innovative research has been continuously funded by the National Institute of Health for over two decades, and also supported by numerous foundations and other granting agencies. She also has notable service to other foundation and institutes including Sackler Developmental Psychobiology, The Child Mind Foundation, The Early Experience, Stress & Neurobehavioral Develop Center, and Center for Brain, Gene & Behavioral Research Across Development. She has served as President for The International Society for Developmental Psychobiology and The Society for Neuroscience.
Richard E. Tremblay is Emeritus professor of Pediatrics/Psychiatry/Psycholo
Abraços Neurocientíficos
Anderson Herculano
Presidente da SBNeC
Welcome
We are excited to announce the São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Social and Affective Neuroscience (SPSAN), which is organised by the Social and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the Center for Health and Biological Sciences of Mackenzie Presbyterian University and funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and its Sao Paulo School of Advanced Science program (grant no. 2017/17414-3).
The SPSAN will take place from August 20-31 2018 at Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Sao Paulo, Brazil. We are delighted to be able to offer this outstanding opportunity to eligible researchers with expenses like travel costs and accommodation covered thanks to FAPESP.
This event will present a unique opportunity for 100 selected undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as early career researchers (at Post-doc level) from all over the world to be part of 10 knowledge-enriching days of theoretical and practical learning. The aim is to deepen the understanding of social and affective neuroscience and learn more about how the current state of research can explain phenomena we experience in our daily lives as social beings. Please refer to the ‘Selection Criteria’ section if you are interested in participating to check for eligibility. Information on how to apply can be found under ‘Application’.
The SPSAN will entail courses, talks, and hands-on activities delivered by national and international leading researchers from the field of Social and Affective Neuroscience, who will apply their expertise to explain aspects of social interaction from our daily life. Additionally, the attendees will conduct a small-scale study and present their projects in a poster sessions. More information on the scheduled activities can be found under ‘Programme’.
Not only will the SPSAN provide an excellent chance to the selected attendees to present and discuss their research and research interests and receive feedback from the expert scientists, but will also offer a networking opportunity with a prospect of creating lasting contacts to peers and experts from the field. The SPSAN can be considered a hub for cooperative learning, promoting rich and plentiful discussions, and potential new research collaborations.
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you at SPSAN!
Estimados sócios da SBNeC,
Com imenso prazer informamos que a partir do dia 19 de Dezembro de 2017, estarão abertas as inscrições de propostas para atividades na XLI REUNIÃO ANUAL DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE NEUROCIÊNCIAS E COMPORTAMENTO, a ser realizada no período de 22 a 25 de Agosto de 2018 no Mendes Convention Center, Santos-SP.
As propostas devem ser enviadas pelo sistema de sócios:
Link: http://www.sigassociados.com.
O prazo de envio será encerrado em 23/02/2018.
Observações importantes para submissão das propostas
1. Os Simpósios, Módulos Temáticos e Conferências, além de possuírem alta qualificação científica, podem incluir palestrantes estrangeiros e devem abordar qualquer tema relevante das Neurociências.
2. As propostas de Mini-cursos não precisam incluir palestrantes estrangeiros.
3. Todas as atividades propostas serão selecionadas pelo Comitê Científico de modo a preservar, dentro do possível, a mais ampla representatividade temática e regional.
4. Os coordenadores de Simpósios, Módulos Temáticos, Conferências e Mini-cursos deverão necessariamente atuar também como palestrantes. Os apoios financeiros aos palestrantes das atividades aprovadas estarão condicionados à disponibilidade de recursos.
5. As propostas com previsão de apoio financeiro próprio poderão receber prioridade. Porém, esta condição não é obrigatória. Caberá ao Comitê Organizador buscar atender o maior número de pedidos qualificados.
A AVALIAÇÃO E APROVAÇÃO DAS ATIVIDADES PROPOSTAS ESTARÃO CONDICIONADAS À QUITAÇÃO DA ANUIDADE 2018 DOS MEMBROS DA SBNeC ENVOLVIDOS NA PROPOSTA.
Prezados Neurocientistas do Brasil
A Semana Nacional do Cérebro (SNC) é uma iniciativa pautada na divulgação dos avanços e benefícios resultantes do estudo do cérebro promovida em todo o Brasil pela SBNeC e parte integrante da Brain Awareness Week (BAW). Consolida-se também como uma iniciativa global de divulgação das neurociências promovida pela Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives em todo o mundo. A cada ano, no mês de março, Universidades, Hospitais e outras organizações, inclusive agências do governo, unem-se durante uma semana para realizar um esforço coletivo de popularização dos conhecimentos oriundos das neurociências.
Após algumas iniciativas locais associadas à BAW no Rio de Janeiro desde 2010 e em Ribeirão Preto em 2011, a SBNeC promoveu em 2012 a I Semana Nacional do Cérebro que realizou 44 atividades em todo o território nacional, principalmente nas áreas Sul e Sudeste. Desde então, a SNC vem se consolidando como uma atividade de grande repercussão nacional com adesões em praticamente todo o território nacional. Tendo em vista a imensa repercussão que a SNC vem apresentando entre professores e estudantes no país, a SBNeC abrirá um espaço específico para amostras e discussões sobre a SNC em sua próxima reunião anual. Assim, convidamos a todos para organizarem suas atividades para a SNC que ocorrerá no período de 12 a 18 de Março de 2018. O tema escolhido para a VII SNC foi “A Educação Transforma”.
Esperamos que a VII SNC seja um evento de grande abrangência e repercussão nacional, contamos com sua participação.
Saudações Neurocientíficas
Anderson Manoel Herculano
Presidente da SBNeC
REGISTRE SUA ATIVIDADE NO SITE: https://www.semanadocerebro.com
(apesar de ser preocupante que nas ultimas semanas apenas eu tenha postado coisas neste blogue e que os “comentários” sejam apenas bots, trago aqui mais uma oportunidade em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul:)
O Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neurociências da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS está abrindo inscrições ao processo de seleção e admissão de Doutor para o Programa Nacional de Pós-Doutorado (PNPD) MEC/CAPES. O Calendário do processo está detalhado a seguir.
Leia atentamente o novo EDITAL
inclui formulários e lista dos documentos necessários
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Estão abertas as inscrições ao 4a processo seletivo ao Doutorado 2017 do PPG Neurociências do ICBS / UFRGS.
Informe-se e venha juntar-se a nós!
(baixe-o aqui)
O(A)s interessados em fazer a seleção para nosso Doutorado que não sejam egressos do nosso mestrado deverão agendar e realizar uma prova de qualificação elaborada pelo PPG Neurociências – no caso, uma aula a partir de um ponto sorteado previamente pelo(a) candidato(a) – sendo obrigatória a aprovação na mesma.
Estão abertas as inscrições ao IV Curso de Neuropsicobiologia do Desenvolvimento – edição 2017, que se realizará nos dias 21 e 28 de outubro deste ano em Porto Alegre, RS.
Programação completa: baixe aqui
A inscrição é feita através do e-mail curso.neuropsicobiologia@gmail.com ou diretamente na secretaria do PPG em Neurociências do ICBS, UFRGS.
Baixe o cartaz aqui e ajude-nos a divulgar o curso
Jorge Quillfeldt
FALAN will support two symposia to be held during the second half of 2017 or first half of 2018. Each symposium will be funded up to 3000 Dollars.
FALAN-YI should be organized by a Young Investigator or Post Doc (less than 45 years old) who is in charge of selecting the topic and the speakers and their letters of acceptance.
At least one of the speakers (no age restriction!!) must be a highly cited and international recognized scientist in the selected topic. She/He should have a relevant role and time as a speaker in the symposium.
At least 2 other YI speakers must be from 2 different Latin-American countries working in the symposium subject.
It will be a plus if the symposium is part of a more extensive neuroscience activity like a Society meeting, course, a school or workshop.
How to apply: by letter including the following data:
Title and rationale of the proposed symposium.
Speakers. Name, position, address, and tentative titles.
Letter of acceptance.
Please, send the application to Elaine Del Bel, eadelbel@forp.usp.br
SUBJECT: FALAN-YI Symposium 2017/2018.
NEW Deadline: August 30, 2017
Osvaldo D. Uchitel, MD. PhD.
President of FALAN
De 27 a 29 de setembro de 2017 a Universidade Federal do ABC realizará o IV Brazilian Meeting on Brain and Cognition (BMBC). O evento é voltado para pesquisadores de diferentes áreas interessados em neurociência e cognição. Esta é uma oportunidade única para profissionais, graduandos e pós-graduandos apresentarem suas pesquisas e interagirem com pesquisadores nacionais e internacionais. O prazo para inscrição com desconto e submissão de resumos é 17/08. Para mais informações e inscrições, acesse: www.bmbc2017.com
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